Senior Analyst Market's, Issuers And Intermediaries’ Department (Pretoria)

FSCA South Africa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial regulatory authority in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Analyst for the Markets, Issuers and Intermediaries Department. The role involves regulatory oversight, compliance monitoring, and conducting inspections within the financial markets. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree and 2-5 years of experience in the financial sector, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience in the financial sector or regulatory environment.
• Understanding of financial markets and financial instruments.
• Good knowledge of corporate governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Identify regulatory framework shortcomings and anomalies.
• Propose changes to the regulatory framework.
• Develop and maintain an effective supervisory framework.
• Monitor compliance with financial regulations.
• Plan and conduct inspections.
• Provide regulatory guidance to stakeholders.
• Consider licence applications and make recommendations.
• Conduct investigations regarding Market Infrastructures.

Skills

Strong analytical abilities

Attention to detail

Active listening

Critical thinking

Financial and numeracy skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Innovative thinking

Strategic thinking

Education

Business, Economics, Accounting, Finance or Mathematics degree

Job description

Job title: Senior Analyst Market's, Issuers And Intermediaries’ Department (Pretoria)

Job Location: Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline: November 19, 2025

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Purpose of the Job

The Markets, Issuers and Intermediaries Department of the FSCA is responsible for licensing and supervising market infrastructures (i.e exchanges) operating within the South African financial markets in terms of the Financial Markets Act, 2012 (Act no 19 of 2012). The department has oversight responsibilities over public markets, authorised users and issuers. The person appointed to this position will be stationed in the Market Integrity and Decision Sciences Division and will report to the Senior Manager : Public Markets, Issuers and Authorised Users.

Key Performance Areas

• Assist in identifying shortcomings and anomalies to the regulatory framework;
• Assist in proposing changes to the regulatory framework and assist the Department with the implementation of such changes;
• Assist to develop and maintain an effective and efficient supervisory framework within the context of the approved legislation;
• Assist with the monitoring of compliance with the provisions of the Financial Markets Act and subordinate legislation;
• Assist to plan and conduct inspections;
• Liaise with and render appropriate regulatory guidance to stakeholders after consultation with the Manager;
• Consider licence applications and make recommendations;
• Assist in conducting investigations regarding Market Infrastructures and to ensure that all relevant complaints are dealt with; and
• Apply risk assessment and risk management techniques.

Other Key Competencies

The applicant must demonstrate the following skills and attributes: strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, active listening, critical thinking, strong financial and numeracy skills, good communication skills (verbal and written), ability to work in a team, ability to work independently with minimal supervision, innovative and strategic thinking. The candidate must be confident and decisive, approaching all tasks in a professional manner.

Requirements

A business, economics, accounting, finance or Mathematics degree or similar with 2 to 5 years of experience in the financial sector and/or the regulatory environment within the financial services industry. The candidate must also demonstrate an understanding of financial markets, financial instruments and the mechanics of Market Infrastructures. Good knowledge of corporate governance frameworks. Good knowledge and experience in financial analysis and risk management are essential.